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Fort Washington’s Acts Retirement Teams Up With Arcadia University on Employee Career Training
A new workforce training partnership between Arcadia University and Acts Retirement-Life Communities will give more than 8,600 employees access to career-focused education designed to meet growing demand in healthcare and related fields. Announced April 30, the agreement opens Arcadia’s catalog of more than 150 certificate programs to all Acts team members. The programs emphasize allied…
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Holy Family University to Establish New EMS Training & Education Institute
Holy Family University has announced plans to establish the EMS Training & Education Institute at its Northeast campus. The new program was designed in response to urgent requests from the university’s community partners, which helped to identify a critical public health and workforce need: the region is experiencing a growing shortage of trained emergency medical…
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WilmU One-on-One: Meet Andy Sinclair, Faculty Member and 2026 VISTA NextGen Superstar
On April 30, Andy Sinclair, Wilmington University Alumnus, Assistant Professor, and Chair of Business Analytics and Applied Technology programs, was recognized as a 2026 VISTA NextGen Superstar at a reception held on the Penn State Great Valley campus in Malvern. Hosted annually by VISTA Today, the event honors 40 standout Chester County professionals who have made significant contributions in their respective fields and their…
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Temple University Obtains Three Seven-Figure Gifts, Totaling $7.5 Million
Temple University has extended its recent fundraising efforts after receiving three new gifts, totaling $7.5 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The largest of the three gifts is a $5 million donation that will be used to launch the Oller Rule of Law Center at Temple’s Beasley School of Law. It will…
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From Upper Darby to Media: 6 Delaware County Pizza Shops Worth Every Bite
Delaware County is no stranger to good Italian food with pizza shops catering to a variety of styles dotting the landscape. Here are six of the best pizza shops in Delaware County., writes Eric Henderson and the staff of PhillyBite Magazine. Find out more about these recommended pizza shops in PhillyBite Magazine. ______ Dave heads…
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Wawa Partners with Beloved Philly Mascot for a New Limited-Edition Treat
The Flyers’ chaotically lovable orange mascot is the latest Philadelphia celebrity to partner with Wawa for a brand new, limited-edition Gritty Smoothie, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This oxymoron of a dessert features a mango-pineapple-and-tart-cherry blend topped with whipped cream and chocolate chips, serving as an homage to the mascot’s orange fur. Wawa and Gritty have been teasing…
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Upper Darby Native Tina Fey Discusses the Future of ‘Mean Girls’ Franchise
Upper Darby native Tina Fey recently said she won’t be returning to the Mean Girls franchise, following the highly criticized musical adaptation released in 2024, writes Connor Surmonte for Page Six. Fey appeared during a HISTORYTalks event last month in Philadelphia, where she discussed the 2004 film and its subsequent adaptations. The 55-year-old actress and comedian took time to celebrate the films during the event. The original Mean Girls screenplay took…
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Brothers with Springfield Roots Behind America250PADelco Shirts
Three Springfield-raised brothers, Ryan, Pat, and Brett Cassidy, launched an apparel brand honoring their Delco roots, creatively named Phillygoat, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. A few years ago, as the Phillies played the Mets in London, one fan was photographed wearing one of their shirts with the phrase “The British Blew a Thirteen…
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Hosts Upcoming Events
VIRTUAL: Members Only 401K Opportunity Webinar The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is providing a free, brief, informative webinar on Thursday, May 7, 8 AM on Zoom for its members to learn about the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Multiple Employer Aggregation Program (MEAP) 401(k)—a members-only retirement solution designed to help businesses like yours offer a high-quality 401(k) with: Whether…
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Everything Begins With an Idea: Matt Canning Is Rethinking Productivity for the Way People Actually Work
From early-stage startups navigating their first steps to more seasoned innovators building momentum, Everything Begins With An Idea explores the challenges, breakthroughs, and lessons learned that shape the entrepreneur’s journey. _______ Every business starts the same way. With a problem that refuses to go away. For Matt Canning, that problem was personal. His daughter has ADHD. Watching…
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How to Choose the Best Childcare for You and Your Family
Choosing childcare can feel a bit like starting a big adventure, one filled with new places, new faces, and lots of big decisions. The good news? Nemours Children’s Health is here to help you every step of the way. Here’s a friendly, easy-to-follow roadmap to help you find the best childcare fit for your family.…
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Ursinus College Awarded $1.49 Million Grant to Launch APEX Innovation Center
Ursinus College has received a $1.49 million grant from the Mellon Foundation to help launch a new interdisciplinary center designed to reimagine the role of the humanities in career preparation, social justice, and civic life. The award, part of the Mellon Foundation’s Humanities for All Times initiative, will fund the creation of the Center for…
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New Hospitality Manager Takes the Helm at West Chester’s Hotel Warner
West Chester’s Hotel Warner has been picked up by Extreme Hospitality, a third-party property manager, to oversee its operations, writes Esther Hertzfeld for Hotel Management Magazine. Hotel Warner opened in 1930 as the Warner Theatre, transforming in 2011 into the current hotel. Much of the original architecture, such as the grand staircase, lobby, and brickwork,…
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Demand Outpaces Supply as Center City Apartment Vacancy Falls
Apartment vacancy in Center City continues to decline even as developers accelerate conversions of distressed office towers into hundreds of new residential units, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “There’s certainly tremendous amount of demand for people to live here in Center City,” said Alterra Property Group Principal Connor Burke. “We’ve seen that…
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Alex Fraser Lists New Hope Estate for $3.25 Million as His Bucks County Playhouse Tenure Nears Its End
Tony Award-winning producer Alex Fraser and his husband Peter Maloney have listed their New Hope home for sale, according to the Philadelphia Business Journal. The restored 1700s-era estate is priced at approximately $3.25 million, a fitting bookend to one of the most unlikely success stories in Bucks County history. When Fraser arrived in New Hope…
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Why a Wilmington-to-Philadelphia Bus Ticket Costs $1,000 on American Airlines
A $1,000 roundtrip ticket for a Wilmington-Philadelphia bus ride is causing confusion, writes Abigail Covington for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The option shows up in search results for American Airlines flights between the two airports. American doesn’t want you buying that ticket for just a bus trip. It’s one part of a longer trip The…
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Best Restaurants in Delaware County According to Locals
A Reddit thread earlier this month asked a direct question: What is your favorite restaurant in Delaware County? The answers came fast. Locals did not overthink it. They named the places they go back to again and again. Some restaurants showed up across multiple comments. These are the spots with staying power. These are the…
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PHL Welcomes New Soft Pretzel, Beer Spot into its Lineup of Eateries
Philadelphia International Airport recently welcomed a new restaurant serving up delicious soft pretzels and local beer, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Pretzels & Pints opened in Terminal A-East last week and features seating for 30 diners across its 1,500 square feet. The new eatery takes inspiration from Philadelphia’s street food culture, with its aluminum Airstream trailer-style counter and string lights and foliage reminiscent of…
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